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Government Schemes 9 September 2026 · Event date: 8 September 2026

Ministry of Cooperation Restores CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal to Expedite Genuine Depositors’ Claims

The Ministry of Cooperation has restored the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal to resume the verification and processing of pending claims for genuine depositors. Till date, Rs 9,267 crore has been refunded to 41,56,711 depositors directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, with about 20 lakh applications remaining. The portal's functioning had been disrupted due to administrative, financial, operational, and technology-related hurdles.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Cooperation has successfully restored the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal. This allows the resumption of processing and verification for about 20 lakh pending refund applications from legitimate depositors of Sahara Group cooperative societies.

Operational disruptions, IT issues, and administrative constraints had previously halted the portal's functioning. With government intervention and coordination, these hurdles were resolved, ensuring refunds are paid directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

Key Points

  • The Ministry of Cooperation restored the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal to expedite genuine depositors' claims.
  • A total amount of Rs 9,267 crore has been refunded to 41,56,711 depositors directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts till date.
  • Approximately 20 lakh applications are still remaining for processing.
  • Sahara cooperative societies faced operational and administrative constraints, including hardware dues, AMC renewals, and IT infrastructure issues.
  • The CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal was originally launched on 18 July 2023.
  • Four Sahara Group societies involved are Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd., Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.
  • Claims are processed through Aadhaar e-KYC and matching depositor details with society data.
  • Official portals for claims and resubmissions are https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in and https://mocresubmit.crcs.gov.in.

Exam Angle

Ministry involved
Ministry of Cooperation
Supreme Court Order Date
29 March 2023
Portal Launch Date
18 July 2023
Total Amount Refunded
Rs 9,267 crore

A. Rs 9,267 crore

Source: Press Information Bureau

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